Bellissima (1951)

DIRECTOR(S): Luchino Visconti

Bellissima is a satire of the film industry, and centers on a mother and daughter after the latter attends an audition.

7 Kinolab Clips

Maddalena asks Annnovazzi to help her get Maria a recommendation for the film role.

Maddalena and Spartaco reconcile after an exhausting evening.

Spartaco and Maddalena get into a domestic quarrel.

Maddalena returns hope with a sleeping Maria only to find the filmmakers waiting at her house with a contract.

After seeing Maria's audition reel, Maddalena confronts the filmmakers about their rude comments.

Maddalena tells Spartaco why she likes the movies.

Tilda Spernanzoni visits the Cecconis to teach Maria how to act.